Job Description

Reporting to the Dance Program Manager, the Performing Arts Camp Instructor works closely with the Dance Program Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the Centre's summer camp programs. Performing Arts Camps introduce campers to a variety of artistic disciplines. Instructors are responsible for delivering safe, fun, and educational experiences for our campers, ages 5-17. This is a full-time seasonal position (37.5 hours/week) from .

Duties of the Performing Arts Camp Instructor will include, but are not limited to:

Supervising campers while in the care of Confederation Centre of the Arts

Delivering fun and engaging lessons in various mediums of Performing Arts including, but not limited to: drama, dance, music (instrumental and/or voice)

Teaching activities to camp participants

Coordinate and collaborate with other instructors

On-going communications with parents, students, fellow instructors, and administrators

Assist with weekly showcase (preparation and clean up)

Studio organization

other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and prioritize efficiently

Previous experience working with or supervising children

Experience in various Performing Arts mediums

Must be confident in instructing Performing Arts classes

Must have, or be willing to get a vulnerable sector check

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English essential

Positive attitude, patient, empathetic

Detail oriented

Priority will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Be between 18 and 30 when they start employment;

Entitled to work in Canada;

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the Fall;

Living on the Island (Island resident) and attending a PEI post-secondary institution for school this fall.

The following qualifications would be considered an asset:

Bilingualism (French/English), and/or other languages (e.g. Mandarin)

Experience in multiple areas of Performing Arts (dance, theatre, music, etc)

Post-secondary training in Performing Arts/Fine Arts

Ability to play a musical instrument (piano, guitar, etc.)

First Aid/CPR training

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Wellness program
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person